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Be realistic about rec centre plans The Star’s editor weighs in on proposed plans for Aldergrove’s new community centre — and other Township facilities. By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

Years of negotiations have finally resulted in the successful conclusion of Aldergrove Elks club’s aim to be part of the planned new Aldergrove community centre in the former Aldergrove Elementary School site. Last week the Aldergrove Elks received the keys to the historic 1912 heritage school building. In exchange for a substantial financial contribution from the Elks, consisting of a portion of the money the Elks received from the sale of their former hall, the Elks will have the lower floor of the old school for their use in the years to come, as well as naming rights for a portion of the planned recreational development. “I’ve been talking to, lobbying the Township, MLA Rich Coleman, the education ministry for four years about doing this. It’s good to see it finally happen,” said John Jackman, the past leader of the Elks, last week. This news should serve as a timely lesson for the rest of us, especially the armchair critics who are currently arguing that the planned facility is happening too quickly or too slowly, or that it is being done at the expense of others. The fact is that the Township has acquired the former school property, deemed surplus by

the education ministry, in a fashion no different than any others in the past. The Township used the same funding sources to purchase the land that it used to purchase other properties — such as the Fort to Fort Trail, the Langley Events Centre, the Aldergrove Athletic Park, the Walnut Grove Aquatic Centre, and so on. The same funding sources also provided the Township’s $700,000 contribution to the 163acre West Creek Wetlands purchase, a Metro Vancouver Parks facility valued at $3.5 million when it was acquired in 2007. The funding source for all these acquisitions is a time-honoured mix of capital from the Township’s development cost charges reserves and sales of surplus properties from the Township’s extensive portfolio of land in Langley. The Township also works with Langley School District to provide properties for new schools at the best prices and optimal locations for the education ministry. The Township places its municipal parks adjacent to these schools, whenever possible. It is intelligent and co-operative planning, with the best interests of the community foremost in mind. And in the case of the former Aldergrove Elementary site, the school district is reciprocating by selling it to the Township on

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the proviso that it be used for the community’s benefit. It took a little longer for this sale to go through as the education ministry had implemented a policy that schools which had been shuttered should be withheld from sale in the event that the schools may be required in the future. It took years of lobbying the education bureaucracy to convince it that the century-old Aldergrove Elementary site was inappropriate for use as a school today and was surplus to its needs. Now that the title to the property is in the Township’s hands, the significant contribution by the Aldergrove Elks serves as a reminder that while public input is valid, cash also talks. Aldergrove Athletic Park would not have superb soccer and baseball fields, two all-weather fields and a clubhouse without significant contributions from Aldergrove sports clubs and the community. Langley Events Centre would not have its facilities without the significant contributions from Langley Gymnastics Foundation, Trinity Western University and others in the community. The same is true of the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre and the West Creek Wetlands park, and pretty well every other public facility in Langley. All of these things took the will of people who stepped up and not only offered their opinions, but also their contributions of cash and volunteer labour to make those dreams come

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Preliminary drawing of proposed new Aldergrove community centre design, including Elks meeting room, library, ice arena, two swimming pools, fitness and multi-purpose rooms and 217-car parking lot. true. These people tempered their idealism with realistic expectations and the inevitable compromises that are required to reach a consensus. There is a lot of merit to the Township’s proposed plans for the new community centre. The public library will have twice its current space. There are two swimming pools, a new ice arena and considerably more space for public exercise and training equipment than is currently offered at the Kinsmen Centre. And there is a good opportunity for other community groups

to take over the Kinsmen Centre, which this town has outgrown since it was built in the mid-’80s. Centralizing and expanding all of these services in one location makes so much sense financially, as it would reduce operating and staffing costs, as well as attract more users. The bottom line will be savings to the taxpayers, and ideally to the users. How can this facility best serve the overall community, from toddlers through to seniors? It is vital that the community keeps this aspect in mind

as we move into the next stages of planning this facility. And, how can we help pay for it, whether it’s a modest bake sale or bottle drive or a sizable legacy contribution? This advice also applies to those who wish to preserve the McLellan Forest and Gray Pit properties in Glen Valley. As it stands the Township has taken the properties off the market, but there is no park development or management plan in place for either and nothing to prohibit a future council and

administration from selling any of it. They should follow the example of the local citizens, some of them mere adolescents, who raised millions of dollars and public support for the purchase of the West Creek Wetlands, which sits on the hill above Glen Valley. It took a lot of hard work and money but this 163 acre parcel is preserved in perpetuity, and has a Metro Parks management plan that ensures there are no inappropriate uses that endanger the hundreds of wildlife species that call it home.

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Lunar New Year a Dazzling Display of Asian Culture

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Colourful pageantry of Chinese dragon dancers (above) and Korean dancers (at right) helped celebrate the Lunar New Year at Willowbrook Mall on the Family Day weekend, Feb. 10-11.

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Fire at legal pot grow-op

At around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, Abbotsford police raided a rural property in west Abbotsford. Police were executing a search warrant and found several stolen vehicles, including a boat, five trucks, a Bobcat, and two pieces of construction or welding equipment on a property at 27642 Downes Road near the Langley/Abbotsford border. Const. Ian MacDonald, spokesman with the Abbotsford

Just before 6 a.m. Tuesday morning the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service was called to a report of a fully involved fire in a shop that housed a legal medical marijuana grow-op in the 28000block of Townshipline Road in west Abbotsford. When crews arrived, they found that the fire did not involve the shop but the power plant for the grow-op. That unit was about 60 feet away from the shop. Although the flames were knocked down quickly, according to Assistant

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Search warrant yielded stolen property at this West Abbotsford property. Police Department, said police estimate about $500,000 in stolen property has been seized from the 20-acre property. An ICBC official was on scene checking vehicle

identification numbers, and several vehicles were towed, including a City of Vancouver truck. MacDonald said police are continuing their investigation.

Hazmat ‘situation’ ends quickly Aldergrove Star

A canister found in a ditch and leaking an unknown gas closed 264 Street for a possible Hazmat situation on Friday morning, Feb. 8. The bottle had fallen off a truck and then was run over by a car which sent the container into a ditch leaking gas into the air.

“We shut the road down as a precaution until we knew what we were dealing with,” Township district fire chief Kevin Anderson. Firefighters quickly identified the gas to be compressed oxygen. The highway was re-opened to traffic and the canister was picked up, said Anderson.

Fire fighters responded to a structure fire at a medical marijuana growing facility in West Abbotsford, Tuesday morning.

Fire Chief David Rivett, the power plant and its shed were destroyed. Five fire vehicles and 20 firefighters responded. “This type of fire can be dangerous for firefighters to control, due to the electrocution hazard. Fortunately, BC Hydro was on scene in a timely manner and confirmed that the power was out,” Rivett said. The fire department did not enter the shop that contained the grow-op. Crews remained on scene Tuesday, and the fire and police departments are investigating.

Township eyes dumping problem By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

A Langley woman’s frustration with litterbugs got some action from Township council. Lynette Walker appeared before council on Monday (Feb. 4) to say the southeast section of the Township, where she lives, has become a dumping ground for people who drop their trash in ditches. “It is anything but beautiful,” Walker said. “This is a health issue. Am I living in a Third World country?”

Walker said she thought about dumped on the side of the road pulling the trash bags out of the during a morning run that day. ditches but she isn’t physically up “There are repeat offenders and to the task. we need to hit them She asked council with heavy fines,” to create a consistent Richter said. strategy for removLater in the same ing garbage from council meeting, Township roadsides Richter won support and ditches. from a majority of Councillor Kim council to have the Richter agreed there matter referred to is a problem, saying Township staff for a she personally countreport on a litter conLynette Walker ed five bags of trash trol strategy.

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the Christmas Bureau are spon- a demand that doesn’t sto sored by businesses, schools and Poverty is a huge issue for us By VIKKI HOPES the Christmas are spona demand that to doesn’t stop … we c Abbotsford’s two main agencies individualsBureau who provide them with we have do whatever Aldergrove Star sored by businesses, schools and Poverty is a huge issue for us,”and for helping families in need during food and gifts. meet those demands. Abbotsford’s two main agencies individuals who provide them with we have to do whatever we can toagenc the holiday season both fell more But Murray said fewer sponsors Another Abbotsford forthan helping families in need during food and gifts. meet those demands. ” $100,000 short of reaching came forward this season, putting ing a decline in fundraising ov the holiday season goals both fell But Murray saidpressure fewer sponsors Another Abbotsford see- C their fundraising thismore year. even more on the food holiday seasonagency was Cyrus than $100,000 short of reaching came forward this season, putting ing a decline in fundraising over the The Abbotsford Christmas bank to fill in. for at-risk youth. their fundraising goals this year. even more pressure on the food holiday season was Cyrus Centre Bureau and Food Bank collected He said the agency usually has The centre was $20,000 The Abbotsford Christmas bank to fill in. for at-risk youth. $411,000 toward its $600,000 a good stock of leftover toys to set from its $100,000 Bureau and Food Bank collected He said the agency usually has The centre reaching was $20,000 away objective, while the Salvation Army aside for the following Christmas, but director Les Talvio $411,000 toward its $600,000 a good stock of leftover toys to set from reaching its $100,000 goal,hope raised about $372,000 toward its but not this time. a fundraising event on Feb. 2 objective, while the Salvation Army aside for the following Christmas, but director Les Talvio hopes that $500,000 mark, as of late last week. “For the first time ever, we have close the gap. raised about $372,000 toward its but not this time. a fundraising event on Feb. 23 will Davemark, Murray, executive no the reserves. The Coldest Night of the $500,000 as of late last week.direc- “For first time ever, we have close the gap. Dave direc- no reserves. Nightofof the tor of Murray, the foodexecutive bank, speculated “We’re virtually out of toys.” The Coldest Walk, one 20 Year taking torthat of people the foodare bank, virtuallysaid out aoffurther toys.” fundraisWalk, one 20 taking still speculated reeling from “We’re Murray acrossof Canada, startsplace at Seve that are still reeling and fromcan’t Murray said will a further fundrais-to help across Canada, at Sevenoaks thepeople economic downturn ing push be required Alliancestarts Church (2575 Gla the economic downturn and can’t as ing push will be required AllianceRd.) 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Aldergrove Bantam C2 Bruins won first place in the division for League play and have received their Banner that will have their names put on it and will be hung in Aldergrove Arena. Shannon Willett presented the team with the Banner after their 5-0 win against Semiahmoo Bantam C5, Sunday evening, Feb. 3 at the Aldergrove Arena. The team is now starting play-offs.

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L a n g l e y ’ s International Festival Society’s third annual Multicultural Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony was a big success both in attendance and nominations. The society received 17 nominations for the four categories – youth, seniors, non-profit organization, and business. These awards are given to the individuals and the organizations for their outstanding work and contribution in promoting equality and diversity in the community. All the nominees were exceptional, and it was hard for the selection committee to pick the winner in each category. Mary Kim was awarded in the Youth category for her volunteer work to help in promoting Korean culture and for her efforts in building Canadian-Korean bilat-

eral relations. Harry Dao, who found his freedom to Canada, won the award in the Senior category for his continue help to new immigrants, including assisting in finding housing, employment and general settling into their new life in Canada. Fraser Valley Taiwanese Association won the Non-Profit Organization award for providing services and guidance to the newcomers, and the Ten Thousand Villages won the Business award for creating opportunities for artisans in developing countries, and establishing trading relationships. Alex Alegria and Mariachi Los Dorados serenaded the gala attendees before and during dinner. Mexico Vivo Dance Group entertained the audience with numerous dances from Mexico throughout the event.

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Editor: A special “thank you” to Councilor Charlie Fox who advised the proponents of Glenval Organics Project “that it would be better located near the Aldergrove waste transfer station.” Just what local south Aldergrove residents need in addition to all Township residents zooming by the front door with their trash en route to the transfer station, with nails and screws bouncing out of their trailers, coupled with trash blowing off the top of their unsecured loads. Check out the ditches of 272nd Street south of Aldergrove to the transfer station - full of trash, dead electronics, etc. In one walk to the transfer station (1/4 mile) I counted 67 sheet rock screws and nails on one side of the road – the answer to all farmers’ dreams of punctured calcium loaded tractor tires. These indignities plus the stench of the Answer Garden Products composting facility in the 27700 block of Huntingdon Road, only one block from the Township municipal boundary is more than the local residents should have to endure. Why is it when the alleged wise governance of the Township decides it needs an enema, they insert the tube in south Aldergrove? E. Lee Lockwood, Aldergrove

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VICTORIA – Imagine a province where party leaders are chosen in an independently supervised vote, with 12-year-olds, dead people and pets prevented from voting. Imagine a province where roving gangs of influenceseekers aren’t allowed to join multiple parties, and the rule is actually enforced. One where corporations and unions have to advertise in their own name instead of financing political parties and then disclosing millions in donations months after the election is over. Imagine a province where elections are held based on audited financial statements, not a collection of election promises that will be dismissed as a work of fiction by the new regime if the incumbent party is defeated. A cat joined the B.C. Liberal Party to support Christy Clark. Adrian Dix won the NDP leadership with the help of bags of $10 bills stapled to new memberships. As parties go to online voting, multiple PIN numbers may be activated from the same phone number or the same address. These and other glaring problems with our partybased political system were highlighted last week in a set of reforms proposed by three independent MLAs. Vicki Huntington broke the party choke-hold on B.C. politics by getting elected as an indepen-

dent in Delta South in 2009. Bob Simpson was kicked out of the NDP caucus shortly after winning re-election for the party in Cariboo North, because he dared to criticize then-leader Carole James for a lack of policy specifics. They were belatedly joined by Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen, who quit the B.C. Liberals in an orchestrated move to the B.C. Conservatives, and then quit that party soon after. Van Dongen does not have the credibility of the others to speak on integrity, given his self-serving party antics and his questionable decision to hire his fiancée and pay her one and a half salaries to serve as his constituency assistant. Leaving that aside, there are some good ideas in the independents’ reform package. One is to give backbench MLAs a meaningful role in policy-making. Simpson gave the example of Prince George MLA Shirley Bond’s term as education minister, where she had to reverse ministry policies that didn’t make sense in rural school districts. The all-party standing committee on education could have prevented this error, he said, but it didn’t because it never meets. The party voting irregularities described above could be addressed by giving Elections BC authority to supervise party leadership votes, the way it does elections and ref-

erenda. There are unknown costs for this, and other problems. For instance, should the Marijuana Party be subject to this, or the Work Less Party, should either one muster enough organization to stage a leadership contest? The independents had high hopes for one fundamental reform, moving B.C.’s set election date from the spring to the fall. This would take a simple amendment. The idea is for the government to table the annual budget, present the audited public accounts for the previous year, then have an election that rests on tested financial statements and initial results for the current forecast. Both the B.C. Liberal Party and the NDP have expressed support for this idea. The independents suggest that this brief three-week legislative session is a good time to do it, so the next government can implement it. I asked Mike de Jong, the B.C. Liberal finance minister and house leader, if he would consider it. He allowed that it is interesting, but it’s not contemplated for the pre-election session. That will be dominated by returning the provincial sales tax, and the usual jousting over untested spending and revenue proposals. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Editor: I am against students going to school in July and August for many reasons. The most obvious is the climate. The lower mainland’s best climate for getting outside and enjoying the outdoors is July and August. To give students time off in April and have them go to school in July makes no sense at all when we all know that everyone should be getting more exercise. Students would be spending most of their time watching TV, DVDs and playing video games in April. During July the daylight hours are much longer and students stay up later. Even during the month of June students come to school tired due to not going to sleep till late with the long daylight hours and so have difficulty focusing and accomplishing new learning. Also, students are lethargic when the school is hot. April is one of the best months for learning. Families spend time camping and going to the beach during July and August and need this time together. The nicest beach and camping weather is in July and August. Many families will just take their children out of school. Another reason for not having year round schooling and for not having the school year differ from other parts of Langley or the Lower Mainland and the Province is that students need to connect with others outside of their area. There are countless groups such as sports teams, 4-H groups, church youth groups, Girl Guide and Scouting groups, with which students would not be able to participate if their catchment area were on a different timetable than other areas. There is no solid documentation that states that year round schooling creates better learning so why do this? There is the plan to have an intercession one week out of each month off. I have not heard the details of this but I do imagine that it would not be for the whole school but a select few students who need help to advance their learning to grade level. If there is money for the intercession why not use this money to reinstate Reading Recovery? A lot of time, effort and money was put toward training Reading Recovery teachers but the money was removed from the program. The program worked for many students. If for some students the summer is too long why not reinstate the Rec and Reading program for these lower achieving students during July. This involved reading in the morning and fun things like going to the pool in the afternoon finishing off with reading at the end of the day. I believe that all parents want to help their children but do not understand the importance of their role. Parents should be sure their children spend time over the breaks practicing reading, writing and arithmetic then the students would not loose skills over the break. To conclude, I disagree with year round schooling in general and I especially dislike the idea of choosing one catchment area to convert to year round schooling since it separates the students from other groups and narrows the children’s field of experiences. Dianne Kask, Aldergrove

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B.C. tenor Ben Heppner is set to perform at the Abbotsford Art Centre at 7:30 p.m. on May 27 as a part of the Valley Concert Society’s 30th anniversary celebratory concert. Ben Heppner is recognized worldwide as the finest dramatic tenor before the public today. He excels in the most challenging roles, from Wagner’s Tristan and Lohengrin to Verdi’s Otello and Berlioz’ Aeneas. Mr. Heppner studied music at the University of British Columbia. He first gained national attention in 1979 as the winner of the Canadian Broadcasting Company Talent Festival. Tickets for the concert are $50 and are available at The Reach, King’s Music, House of James, online at www.valleyconcertsociety. com or phone 604-8595192.

Knitting Circle - at Aldergrove Library. Feeling at loose ends? Why not gather up your materials and join other adult knitters who are open to learning and sharing ideas. Bring your current needlecraft project with you. Aldergrove Library is located at 26770 - 29 Ave., Aldergrove, call for info: 604-856-6415. Powder Blues - with special guest James “Buddy” Rogers on Saturday, March 30 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $39.50 (plus Facility Fee and Service Charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Clothes2U Winter Celebration distributing clothes, toys, linens, diapers, personal and household items free to those in need, male or female, baby to senior, on Sat., Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Nicomekl Elementary School, 53 Ave at 200 St., Langley. To volunteer for changing lives, to donate or for more info, check out www.clothes2u.ca and www.facebook.com/Clothes2uBCSociety Norwegian Evening - Scandinavian Club of the Fraser Valley meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, at the Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., Abbotsford. Potluck dinner, this time with an Norwegian theme, with some Norwegian dishes, and we will talk about Norway and its culture. Guests are welcome. Info: Eigil 604870-8601 or Ken 604-8593996. Abbotsford Beef Club - celebrating its 50th anniversary on April 20 at the Rancho, Abbotsford. Dinner and dance tickets avail-

able for $25., doors open at 6 p.m. Check the Abbotsford Beef facebook page for more info or email Teresa russnteresa@shaw. ca or call 604-857-5760. Celebrate the Year of the Snake - Free Lunar New Year program for families at Muriel Arnason Library. Make a snake craft and a lucky envelope and sample traditional New Year’s foods on Friday, Feb. 15, 2-4 p.m. Drop-in. Céilidh - kitchen party with live music and St. Patrick’s theme on Thursday, March 14, 7 to 9:45 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley. Enjoy traditional music, song and fun. Tickets are $5 at the door, includes traditional Maritime lunch of tea, biscuits and jam. Next Ceilidh will be April 18. Performers contact: Jack Williamson, 604-888-7925. Stories By The Campfire - Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-4 p.m. at Derby Reach Regional Park, Fort Langley. Cozy up to a crackling campfire to bake your own piece of bannock while historical reenactors, storytellers and musicians meet you fireside to celebrate B.C. Heritage Week. Mark Forsythe will be there at 2 p.m. to share a tale or two. Enjoy being transported back in time at the site of the first fort in B.C. as stories are told, history is revealed, and experience some hands-on demonstrations. Bring your own mug and help yourself to a hot beverage. Meet at the Heritage Area on Allard Crescent, north of 96th Avenue and 4 km west of Fort Langley. Presented by Metro Vancouver the Derby Reach/Brae Island Park Association. Info: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, 604-530-4983.

Shell Busey, The HouseSmart Guy - Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7-8 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Shell has national recognition, with more than 50 years of home improvement industry experience under his belt. Shell now hosts a weekly webcast program, Ask Shell, on his website every Thursday at 6 p.m. (www.AskShell. com). Call 604-514-2855 or visit at 20399 Douglas Crescent in Langley to let library know you are coming to this program. Abbotsford Genealogy Society - meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30. Speaker will be Judy Teague on “Going To The Source.” Everyone is welcome. Info: see the website wwwabbygs.ca Headpins & Jerry Doucette Saturday, March 23 at the Arts Centre & Theatre in Maple Ridge. Tyson Aubin’s birthday bash, turn it loud and help the kids, partial net proceeds from this show will go to Easter Seals. Tickets are $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at the Arts Centre & Theatre Box Office. Charge by phone 604-476-2787 or online at www.theactmapleridge.org Memory and Aging - Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of B.C. (COSCO) will visit several local branches of Fraser Valley Regional Library to present a talk on “Memory and Aging.” Find out how memory functions, and how it changes as we age. Learn tips for maintaining and improving your memory, and how to recognize when to seek professional help. At Muriel Arnason Library, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7-8 p.m.; at Brookswood Library, Friday,

Feb. 22, 2-3 p.m. Seats can be reserved by contacting your local library. Family Storytimes - Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. At Murrayville Library, Wednesdays, Jan. 16 – Feb. 13, 10:30 - 11 a.m. or at Brookswood Library, Wednesdays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 27, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Brent Butt - Saturday, May 25, Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission. Tickets $40 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster Locations. Charge by phone 1-885985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Family Storytimes - Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. Aldergrove Library on Wednesdays, Jan. 30 – Feb. 27, 10:30 - 11 a.m. To register for these free programs, please visit or call library. Divas: Vegas Meets Vaudeville starring Bonnie Kilroe, Saturday, Feb. 23, Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley (604-5302211). Tickets are $25 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Aldergrove Toastmasters meets every Monday, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Secondary School in room 125. Boost your self confidence; become a better speaker and have fun. Info: Murray Burgum at 604856-5483 or email mgbergum@ gmail.com

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Grade 12 D.W. Poppy Secondary student Tori Nikkel stars as Elle Woods in the school’s production of Legally Blonde, the Musical, running march 5 to 9 at D.W. Poppy’s dramnasium. Sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer, so when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law School. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Featuring a cast, set crew and orchestra of fabulous students from grades 8-12, this is a fun musical you won’t want to miss. D.W. Poppy’s dramnasium is located at 23752 - 52 Ave., Langley and evening performances are at 7 p.m., plus a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. on March 9. Evening ticket prices are adult $12, students and seniors $10, while the matinee prices are adults $8, students and seniors $7. See the website at http://legallyblondeinlangley.wordpress.com

Big Sisters of Canada, Reeves noted that more than 40 per cent of bullied Canadians believe they would have benefitted from having a volunteer mentor, such as a Big Brother or Big Sister, to provide support. And a strong majority of Canadians — 78 per cent — believe that not enough is being done to stop bullying in their communities, the survey indicates. “Clearly there is strong support for action to reduce bullying and its harmful effects on our communities,” said Reeves. “We invite the citizens of Langley to make a positive impact by participating or donating to Bowl for Kids’ Sake.” People and businesses can donate to the Bowl for Kids Sake campaign, sign up as a sponsor or with a team or individual by visiting www.bbbslangley.com. People who want to help put a stop to bullying may also contact the local agency at 604-530-5055 for information about Bowl for Kids Sake events and other agency services.

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Roll a ball and help put a stop to bullying. Of course, it’s not quite that simple, but getting a team together and participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley’s annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event is a good first step toward helping kids who are having a tough time fitting in with their peers. BBBS Langley is getting set to once again host its annual bowling fundraiser — it happens on March 1 and 2 at Willowbrook Lanes. If those dates don’t work, why not plan to find somebody who is bowling and pledge them a few bucks? Money raised at the event will stay in Langley and go toward programs that match local children who need a good friend with adult ‘Bigs.’ In addition, BBBS Langley operates in-school and teen mentoring programs and offers regular group activities for unmatched ‘Littles.’ But all of these services come at a cost, and the annual Bowl For Kids Sake event is a major source of funding for the non-profit agency. What can’t be measured in dollars and cents is the positive effect that having a good and trusted friend can have on a child. That is especially true when that child is the target of a bully. “Ninety-five per cent of Canadians agree that freedom from bullying is the right of every child and teenager,” said Mary Reeves, executive director of BBBS Langley. Citing the findings of a national survey commissioned by Big Brothers

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dates to note Tuesday, February 19 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Wednesday, February 20 | 7 - 9pm Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Thursday, February 21 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, February 25 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

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public open houses Universal Services Five-Year Financial Plan: 2013 to 2017 Township of Langley Council would like to hear from citizens and take your views into consideration as it deliberates on Universal Services Budgets for the five-year period, 2013-2017. Universal Services include Parks, Transportation, Stormwater, Fire, Police, Recreation, and General Government. Information on the Budget and ways to participate in the consultation process will be posted on the Township’s website at tol.ca/budget two weeks before the Open House date of February 25, 2013.

Citizen Budget – New! At the Open House, the Township will introduce an online Budget Simulator called Township of Langley Citizen Budget. This is your opportunity to learn about some of the services the Township provides and, at the same time, have your say as to whether the budget for these items is appropriate or whether it should increase or decrease. Your responses will be summarized for Mayor and Council. The simulator is designed to give you a sense of the process that Council undertakes to settle on a budget for the community. Come and check it out or visit tol.ca/budget.

public notices Nominees Sought for Flowerdew and Arnason Awards: Deadline Extended to February 21 Do you know an individual or a couple who improves life for others and makes a difference in the community? If so, the Township of Langley would like to know about them. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Eric Flowerdew 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award and the 2012 John and Muriel Arnason Volunteers of the Year Award. Deadline for nominations has been extended to Thursday, February 21, 2013. The Eric Flowerdew Award recognizes a volunteer who promotes an active living lifestyle that enhances residents’ quality of life through creative, cultural, physical, or social pursuits; promotes traditional and non-traditional recreation activities; and enhances Langley’s community spirit. The John and Muriel Arnason Award is presented to a volunteer couple who advocate culture, learning, and literacy; foster partnerships and cooperative efforts; and create the potential for long-term benefits to the Langley community. For additional criteria, nomination forms, and more information contact: Sarah Larsh Corporate Adminstration slarsh@tol.ca 604.533.6115

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Jr girls consolation game Jr boys consolation game Grade 8 girls championship Grade 8 boys championship Junior girls championship Junior boys championship

Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Sun Feb 17 2:00pm vs. Nanaimo Clippers Fri Feb 22 7:15pm vs. Chilliwack Chiefs

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public notice Take Action – Volunteer! Volunteer with Recreation, Culture, and Parks in the Township of Langley. Get involved today. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6068

Please plan to attend the Universal Services Budget Open House: Date: Time: Place: Location:

Monday, February 25 1 - 8pm Township Civic Facility, 4th floor foyer 20338 - 65 Avenue

Watch our website at tol.ca/budget for further details or email tolbudget2013@tol.ca. Karen Sinclair Deputy Director of Finance ksinclair@tol.ca

Willoughby Community Centre Extends Hours The Willoughby Community Centre is open an additional 30 minutes, four days a week, effective Monday, February 4. Facility Hours: Monday - Thursday: (New!) 6am - 9:30pm Friday: 6am - 8pm Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 7pm

Traffic Calming Open House: Old Yale Road The Engineering Division will host an Open House where participants can view traffic calming design concepts for Old Yale Road fronting James Hill Elementary School and learn about the traffic calming process. Attendees will be asked to fill out a questionnaire to help the Township of Langley determine appropriate traffic calming measures for this location. Date: Time: Place: Location:

Monday, February 25 5 - 8pm James Hill Elementary School (gymnasium) 22144 Old Yale Road

Have your say in the traffic calming process. Property owners and residents are encouraged to attend. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca

public programs and events #asktol Twitter Chat Are you in the Twitterverse? Do you have something to say about our community? If so, Langley Township’s Mayor and members of Council would like to hear from you! Mayor Jack Froese and Township Council are committed to representing the community and addressing your issues, and want to know what the public thinks. This is an opportunity to have direct one-on-one contact with your Mayor and Council to express your opinions. Township Council will host a Twitter Forum on: • Tuesday, February 26, 4 - 4:30pm • Participants can tweet @MayorFroese or other members of Council, using hashtag #asktol. Mayor’s Office 604.533.6000

The Willoughby Community Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street. Call 604.455.8821. Keith Miller Community Recreation Manager Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division 604.455.8829

2013 Community Grants The Township of Langley annually awards grants to non-profit groups and organizations serving the Township and its residents. Information and application forms for the 2013 Community Grants and Capital Improvement Grants are available: • On the Township’s website at tol.ca/grants • At the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor Return applications to: David Leavers, Director Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Deadline: Thursday, February 28, 2013 David Leavers Director, Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6158

Heritage Building Incentive Program The Heritage Building Incentive Program is designed to assist with the costs of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley. Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township of Langley’s Inventory of Heritage Resources. The next deadline for the grant program is Friday, February 22, 2013 at 4:30pm. For an application form, visit the Township of Langley website at tol.ca/hbip. Elaine Horricks Heritage Planner 604.534.3211, Local 2998

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It’s about time the Township of Langley had an athletic Hall of Fame, councillor Steve Ferguson says. “I think it’s a good time to look at it,” Ferguson said. There are many potential honourees, he said, among them athletes like David Esworthy, who was inducted into the B.C Sports Hall of Fame last year for his contribution to equestrian sports in the province as a judge, steward, horse show organizer, horse show chair and industry advisor. Or Lauren Barwick, a multiple medallist in Para-Dressage events at the Paralympic Games. Or Toronto Blue Jays player Brett Lawrie. “We’ve got lots of great people,” Ferguson told Black Press. Ferguson wants Township staff to investigate a hall of fame, possibly at the Langley Events Centre or the Township municipal hall. “We don’t need to build a building” Ferguson said. “It doesn’t have to be that big.”

He’s thinking of something relatively modest, along the the Coquitlam model, which operates a small hall of fame in the Poierier Sports and Leisure Complex with exhibition space for photos and news clippings of outstanding performers. “It’s kind of neat,” Ferguson said of the Coquitlam approach. He notes there already is a hockey hall of fame in Langley at the George Preston Recreation Centre, but his proposal would cover all sports. His written notice of motion, filed Monday, suggests a hall of fame that would recognize “individuals and teams, various sports, athletes of both genders, and athletes of all ages.” If the rest of council votes in favour of his proposal at the next regular meeting, municipal administration staff would research the concept, including a review of what other communities have done, then report back to council on “the possible process, budget requirements, and steps required for the Township of Langley to begin recognizing significant athletic achievements in our community.”

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Kodiaks devour Sockeyes in double-overtime By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

The Aldergrove Kodiaks overcame a last-minute rally by the Richmond Sockeyes to score the winning goal in double-overtime, Saturday, Feb. 9 at Richmond’s Olympic Oval.

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Aldergrove Kodiaks Spencer McHaffie (#93) passed the puck to Joshua Cronin (#3) for the game winning goal in the second overtime over Richmond Sockeyes, Feb. 9 at Richmond’s Olympic Oval.

The Kodiaks had been leading 3-1 until the Sockeyes scored twice in the 19th minute of the third period, to set the stage for overtime. The game was part of the Hockey Day in Canada celebrations at the Oval, and the Kodiaks were up 1-0 after MacLean Hewitt scored on a power play in the first period. The goal at 13 minutes was assisted by Daniel Higgs and Stephen Ryan. The Sockeyes evened it up on a power play at 1:13 of the second period. Adam Callegari, assisted by Cole Gastel, scored at 2:42 in the third and Ryan Simpson scored on his second penalty shot of the game to put the Kodiaks in the lead. However, the Sockeyes pulled their goalie and used the man advantage for a pair in the final minute of the game. The first five-minute overtime was scoreless, but at 3:57 of the second overtime the McHaffie twins, Spencer and Scott, passed the puck to Joshua Cronin for the 4-3 win. The goal earned Cronin the game’s first star. The win puts the Kodiaks firmly in second place in

the Harold Brittain conference, five points behind the Abbotsford Pilots. The Kodiaks have 55 points after 42 games (27-14-1-0) and have two regular season games left before moving into the first round of playoffs against the Ridge Meadows Flames. The Pilots will play the Mission City Outlaws in the first round. One of the Kodiaks’ final season games will be against the Pilots, at Aldergrove Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7:15 p.m., and it’s sure to be a fiercely contested tilt. The very last season game will be on Saturday, Feb. 16 against the Port Moody Panthers, a team which has been eliminated from the playoffs. Aldergrove Kodiaks snuff Flames 9-2 The Aldergrove Kodiaks continue their torrid scoring pace, popping in another nine goals — they have 30 in their past four games — in a 9-2 pounding of the visiting Ridge Meadows Flames. The win was the junior B hockey club’s fourth straight victory and pulls them to within three points of top spot in the PIJHL’s Harold Brittain

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Aldergrove’s Joshua Taylor fires the puck at North Delta’s goal in Atom C hockey’s first game of playoffs, Friday, Feb. 8 at Aldergrove Arena. Aldergrove blanked North Delta 6-0.

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In a few short weeks, a team of Aldergrove Peewee and Bantam aged hockey players will represent our country in our own community at the Peewee International Friendship Hockey Tournament. Aldergrove will be hosting the world with 11 teams (including Aldergrove) from six different countries coming to our town. We will host teams from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Canada and USA. Aldergrove youth have been participating in this tournament around the world since its inception 1989. Friendship Hockey was created by Mr. Kaneiri, a Japanese business leader whose dream was to create a hockey event where players from different countries could compete in the spirit of friendship and fair play. Building relationships and multi-cultural community takes precedence over goals and wins in this event which is held in a different country every two years. Families involved in the Friendship tournament have been working hard the last 15 months to raise awareness and

much needed funds to put on a tournament of this magnitude. As the tournament date draws near, organizers are still looking for a few more homestays to host the players during the tournament, being held March 15-25. One of the best experiences the players that attend the tournament have is staying with local families and seeing local culture/tradition. The organizing committee have planned a number of great events for all of our visitors to enjoy while they’re here. Please be sure to make all of our guests welcome when you see them around town. The tournament’s Opening Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, March 16 with the tournament closing on Sunday, March 24. All 55 games will be played at the Aldergrove Arena. Contact the Homestay Coordinator Lindsay by email to Lindsay@peeweefriendshiphockey.com for more information on how to become home stay family. For more information on the Friendship Tournament please check out the website http://www.peeweefriendshiphockey.com/

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Exhibition Park played host to the second leg of BC Rugby’s Cup competitions on Saturday, Feb. 2, and the Fraser Valley regional squads won two out of three games over Vancouver Island. The Valley senior women’s side blew out the Islanders 36-10 in their Ruth Hellerud-Brown Cup match-up. Tanya Leigh, Alicia Guerin and Emily Young scored two tries apiece for the winners, while Shannon Craig booted a trio of converts. In the senior men’s McKechnie Cup game, the Fraser Valley cruised to a 25-7 victory behind tries from Cody Rockson (2), Chris Chalmers and Craig McLaughlin. Alec Douglas added a convert and a penalty kick, while Pat Kay accounted for all the Island points. Vancouver Island notched its lone victory of the day in the under-20 men’s Dunbar Keg competition, winning 47-12. Iliesa Draunimasi and Dan Lee scored tries for the Valley side, while Connor Hunter kicked a convert. Fraser Valley’s three teams now head to Brockton Oval in Stanley Park on Feb. 16 to scrum down against Vancouver in the final round of the 2013 Cups competitions. Vancouver and Vancouver Island had previously clashed in the first leg in Victoria on Jan. 26.

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The BMX Supercross World Cup will not be returning to Abbotsford as scheduled in 2013. Cycling BC announced Wednesday that the competition, set for Sept. 6-7, has been cancelled. The provincial cycling body hosted a UCI-sanctioned Supercross World Cup meet at the Exhibition Park track in September 2012 – the first time it had been held in Canada. But the event lost money, and Wednesday’s press release referred to “substantial financial difficulties” for Cycling BC. “We’re still just figuring out the final cost of it,” said Nicole Rochfort, Cycling BC’s communications and events coordinator. “But in our budgeting for 2013, with the loss last year, there was no way to come back full force and be able to put on such a great event.” Abbotsford’s BMX track has undergone a series of upgrades over the past two years to allow for national team training and to host major races. A supercross start hill was built in 2011, making it Canada’s only supercross facility, and the track was reconfigured and permanent bleachers were installed in 2012. The local World Cup event suffered, though, because it occurred just after the London Olympics. While most

World Cup races attract between 130 and 150 riders from around the globe, Abbotsford’s drew just 70, and Olympic champions Maris Strombergs of Latvia and Mariana Pajon of Colombia were among those who elected to stay home. Fewer riders meant less money collected in entry fees, and fewer big names in the field contributed to lower-thanexpected attendance. Rochfort said the event drew between 1,500 and 1,700 spectators over the two days, while they had been hoping for between 2,500 and 3,000. “A lot of the national teams’ budgets were spent putting riders through the Olympics,” she said. “We had an understanding of that. The riders that did come were good quality riders and fantastic to watch, but there weren’t the numbers that are typically seen at a World Cup.” Rochfort said Cycling BC would like to bring the Supercross World Cup back to Abbotsford at some point in the future. “Moving forward, we learned a lot from last year, and we’re in a better position to take it on again when the organization is in more of a stable place,” she said. “We need to get our health back up to where it should be, and where our members are able to rely on us in all aspects of the sport.” Abbotsford’s inaugural UCI BMX Supercross World Cup event, held in September 2012, lost money, prompting Cycling BC to cancel the scheduled 2013 edition of the race. JOHN MORROW PHOTO

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Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.

Make your Dream a Reality. Call Dan today 604-857-1100! I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

Dan Flokstra .COM $1,800,000

4953 - 272ND STREET

INSTANT BUSINESS HERE! Over 30,000 plants ready to be sold on 17.45 acres with a 3000 sq ft 5 bedroom home on it could be suited this is a very interesting idea as the value is in land and building the cash flow from the nursery stock is the bonus have a look and check it out.

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#20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

$214,000

TWIN FIRS

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

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2825 - 256TH STREET

$2,000,000

37 ACRES – HOME PLUS LARGE BARNS Check this out, it’s all here! A large 3,700 sq ft home on a beautiful property. Large dairy barn’s plus tons of hay storage 80’x180’ clear span main barn, square piece of property with fantastic building site. Spring is coming, take a look here - property has a slight southern slope.

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$620,000

3373 - 273RD STREET

ALDERGROVE CUSTOM

Have it all this time you move want a home with everything in it and then some? This is the one, as you will never build this home for this price today it is better than new. It has everything and then some 9 foot ceilings hardwood floors 4 bathrooms a fantastic master suite and huge walk in closet with ensuite that you can only dream of. 4 bedrooms up stairs and open great room concept, granite throughout the home crown mouldings and so much more and the quality is to be unsurpassed so take a look in pride of ownership here and make this a must see. P.S you will love the media room, all high end everything and all for sale for you today at below cost.

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LISTINGS WANTED ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION Dan Flokstra

27053 - 27 AVENUE

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$489,900

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#2654 - 30A AVENUE $489,900 1/4 ACRE LOT WITH HEATED SHOP

SOLD

1950 sq ft rancher on ¼ acre lot plus 37 x 24 heated shop updated and ready for you to enjoy 4 bedrooms and large family room plus super deck and hot tub. On a corner lot you gotta see this one that is for sure. Make an appointment today.

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Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

SOUTH LANGLEY PRIVACY

Very well kept and mostly updated 1400 sq ft on the main floor with a finished bsmt on a private 5 fully fenced acres located on a no through street. Also has huge shop for the car enthusiast and Circular driveway for the trucker in the family, home has new well, newer septic, newer roof new bathrooms new interior doors you get the picture, close to everything

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#34 - 27456 - 32ND AVENUE

$200,000

CEDAR PARK TOWNHOME Very nice and clean 3 bedroom townhome in Cedar Park very competitively priced for this location. All you have to do is move in new windows new doors in this complex and new roof is paid for. Close to playground and extra parking make a call and see this today.

Dan Flokstra

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604-857-1100

#92 - 27044 - 32ND AVENUE

$217,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS ALERT Have a look here, very private back patio. Lovely wood fireplace, very neat and clean. This unit qualifies for all the first time home buyers perks. So call today and Let’s make a move happen.

Call

26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com

$879,900

1395 - 242ND STREET

Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 RE/MAX ALDERGROVE

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